wool — the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʊl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wool socks are so warm that my feet think they're on a tropical vacation.
- This wool sweater is 100% sheep-approved for maximum coziness.
- The wool industry plays an important role in the country's economy.
wool
NOUN[/wʊl/]
the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
💡 Concept
Grandma knits a thick wool sweater by the fireplace on a snowy evening.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/wʊl/
🇬🇧 UK/wʊl/
🌳Etymology
Rootwool
🎵Rhyme
fullpullbull
full
pull
bull
🔗Collocations
wool sweater
sheep's wool
pure wool
wool coat
wool fabric
virgin wool
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's wool socks are so warm that my feet think they're on a tropical vacation.”
😄 Fun example
“This wool sweater is 100% sheep-approved for maximum coziness.”
“The wool industry plays an important role in the country's economy.”
“She prefers natural wool over synthetic materials.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
fleeceyarnfiberhair
Antonyms
syntheticartificial
Related
sheepknitweavetextilefabric
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